Rockmart Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, multi-doctor small animal, general practice located in Rockmart, GA. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Urgent Care, General & Orthopedic Surgery, Digital Full Body X-Ray, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding, Grooming & more.

Rockmart, Georgia, is a part of the Northwest Georgia Region; it is a fantastic community that is growing rapidly. We are located 45 minutes north of Atlanta. Outdoor enthusiast will enjoy the Silver Comet Trail which runs through downtown Rockmart. A rails-to-trails success, Georgia's Silver Comet Trail follows an old rail line for 61 miles from just outside of Atlanta to the Georgia-Alabama state line and continues as the Chief Ladiga Trail. One of the longest paved pathways in the United States, the Silver Comet Trail cuts a scenic route through preserved forests, rural country sides and historic downtowns.

Come visit historic downtown Rockmart and enjoy our many antique shops and downtown park. The City of Rockmart hosts many events and festivals throughout the year including the Annual Heritage Days and Welshfest celebrating our Welsh heritage. The city of Rockmart owes its very existence to a Welshman, Seaborn Jones, who brought the railroad to town and created a city originally called Rock Market.

People often comment on the friendliness of Rockmart residents. People wave and smile at each other in the street, and community events are well-attended.

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, maintain a clean and sanitary environment for our patients and clients, assisting the practice manager with inventory management and ordering, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Assistants also provide care for boarding pets and perform routine grooming procedures such as bathing and nail trims.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

As a part of the Alliance Animal Health family, you’ll have opportunities to progress clinically and professionally through education and leadership training.

We’re looking for:

• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Must have animal experience – minimum 1 year of experience in an animal hospital.
• Weekend and holiday availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Experience in positioning and capturing radiographs a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
• Experience in routine grooming procedures such as bathing and nail trims.

• Starting pay for this position is between $10.00 to $14.00 hourly depending on experience.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• • Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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